Apocalypse Now, Final Cut (1979) Poster, British, Re-release 2019, Signed by Francis Ford Coppola (director)

Apocalypse Now, Final Cut (1979) Poster, British, Re-release 2019, Signed by Francis Ford Coppola (director)

Artist: Laurent Durux (dates unknown)

Unframed: 30 x 40 in. (76 x 102 cm)

Mr. Sohal purchased this piece from a friend of his who won it in a competition at HMV. He had been trying to get Mr. Coppola's autograph for years.

It is rare for anyone to have an original poster signed, as the majority of signatures are on pieces of paper, photographs, and video/DVD sleeves.

This American epic war film was directed, produced, and co-written by Francis Ford Coppola, and stars Marlon Brando, Robert Duvall, Martin Sheen, and Dennis Hopper. The documentary, Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse, chronicles how Francis Ford Coppola's Apocalypse Now was difficult to make, owing to the extraordinary script, shooting, budget, and casting problems, and almost destroyed the life and career of Coppola. Brando arrived on the set overweight and unfamiliar with his lines. Sheen, unfortunately, suffered a heart attack during filming. Even though the making of this film was plagued with many problems, the finished film is considered a masterpiece.